Which wineries in Northern Virginia are worth a visit?
Start with the ones people rate highest, then add the small ones that are worth the drive. The first four are among the best rated near Loudoun and Middleburg on Google. The last three are in Fauquier, Warren and Rappahannock country, and a few of them are friends of mine.
Which Loudoun wineries are highly rated?
Ratings are from Google and were read in November 2026.
Willowcroft Farm Vineyards
What they do: A winery outside Leesburg with tastings, guided vineyard tours and a picnic area with views of the Loudoun Valley and the Blue Ridge.
Best for: A relaxed afternoon with a picnic. The site says families and dogs are welcome and outside food is allowed.
Rating: 4.8 on Google, 176 reviews (checked Nov 2026).
Zephaniah Farm Vineyard
What they do: A family-run farm and winery near Leesburg. The family has farmed the land since 1949 and started the vineyard in 2002. Seated tastings are in a timber frame building, on a covered porch or outdoors.
Best for: A seated tasting. The site recommends reservations, and guests must be 21 or older.
Rating: 4.8 on Google, 285 reviews (checked Nov 2026).
Old Farm Winery at Hartland
What they do: A winery in Aldie that opened in November 2021 on 35 acres of preserved farmland, with a renovated 18th-century farmhouse, a barn and a large outdoor seating area.
Best for: Groups. The site lists group reservations and private events.
Rating: 4.6 on Google, 199 reviews (checked Nov 2026).
50 West Vineyards
What they do: A winery on a bluff in Middleburg with views of the Bull Run Mountains, a tasting room with a food menu, live music and private events.
Best for: A tasting with a view. The site takes reservations through Tock.
Rating: 4.5 on Google, 245 reviews (checked Nov 2026).
What about Fauquier and the Blue Ridge?
These three are smaller, and I know all of them.
Capstone Vineyards
What they do: A small, family-owned winery on the slopes of Blue Mountain in Linden that makes small-batch wines and offers tasting-room visits.
Best for: Small-batch wines and a quiet tasting room.
A friend of mine, and I recommend them.
Morais Vineyards & Winery
What they do: A winery in Bealeton built on a Portuguese winemaking tradition passed down through generations, with wine tastings and private events at The Palacio.
Best for: Tastings and special occasions.
One of my partners. You can see the estate on Morais Vineyards.
Rappahannock Cellars
What they do: A family-owned, woman-led winery in Huntly, in the Blue Ridge foothills, focused on sustainability. It has a main tasting room, an estate vineyard and private events.
Best for: A tasting in the foothills. The site has an event calendar. \nI know them too, and I’m happy to connect you.
How do you plan a winery visit?
- Check the hours before you go. They change by season, and several of these close on weekdays.
- Book ahead for seated tastings and for groups. Some take walk-ins for small groups and ask larger ones to reserve.
- Ask about outside food. Some allow it and some don’t.
- Pick a designated driver, or book a car.
- Check the age rules and whether pets are allowed before you bring anyone.
Where can you find more Virginia wineries?
- Virginia Wine: the state wine board’s winery directory.
- The venue guides for Leesburg, Middleburg and Purcellville cover where to stay and hold a group event nearby.
Should you double-check this?
Hours, tasting rules and reservations change from season to season. Check each winery’s own page, and book ahead on busy weekends.
Planning the photos?
Photographing a group visit or a company outing? See winery off-sites in Loudoun and Fauquier, Virginia wine country photography, and photos from Morais Vineyards and Capstone Vineyards.
